I was raised in the Rockies of Montana and on the plateau of Washington... I married my high school sweetheart (the farmer's daughter) and we have two wonderful and talented daughters. We live in a double-wide on five acres overlooking the mighty Columbia River. I am a recently retired public high school teacher (Art, Photography, Graphic Design, Spanish)... used to life on the front lines. My life is filled with stories inspired by my own experiences and by the many beautiful/terrible souls I have encountered. The j more...